We just need to stop worrying about what other people think. As long as you are not stripping off your top and bra for the world to see then feed your baby and tough luck to others. I hate it when people eat with their mouths open but I would never say anything to anyone that was eating that way. Just because others have bad manners doesnt mean I have to.

I agree in feeding your baby whenever and wherever. Stuff what anyone thinks.

That is the worst open letter penned thus far. I agree though that people need to be more accepting. I used to worry about it with my first (also a bit nervous) and what everyone thought including judgment from my inlaws for breastfeeding until 2. Now I do it anywhere anytime he needs. If people can’t handle that – then too bad. I do what is best for my baby.

Think breast feeding inpublic acceptable but i would also cover my breat,not because I was ashamed, but so many perverts around hone in on this natural sight. Seen it happensad vut true. We still have lot to learn in our world

I wish I’d had the guts to breastfeed in public, but I didn’t. Not because I was worried about what others thought of me breastfeed, but what others thought of my breasts. I’m just very self conscious and thought people would think they looked hideous. I wasn’t breast fed myself but I wish I had been, and I breast fed all 3 of my kids and am so glad I did! Really, any brave mother who breastfeeds in public is a hero in my book. And it’s none of anyone else’s business what she’s doing.

I am a passionate advocate for breastfeeding. I too understand that some women just can’t do it and that is ok too. I love the open letter this woman wrote… it is a natural and normal thing to do. Go breastfeeding mummas go. I applaud you and I will be joining you soon.

I always fed my babies in public if they needed it. I would usually try and find a quiet spot (only for my own comfort and less distraction for bub). I never had anyone make me feel uncomfortable but I know it happens which is terrible in this day and age. Really, how hard is it to just look away if you’re uncomfortable…a lot easier than making a woman go off to find somewhere private to feed her crying baby.

i loved breastfeeding,k i didnt shove it in peoples faces but if my babies needed feeding i didnt think twice.

Breast feeding is natural and normal and is not shameful! If anyone has a problem when you feed, then quite frankly, too bad! Ignore the looks, gestures, rolled eyes and words, they are not worthy of contemplation or thought.

I could not breast feed my first bub as no matter what I did there was no milk. it turns out that when I had bubs no2 my milk came in at day 10. Not all mums get their milk on day 3-4. Drugs given in labour can delay the milk coming in as well. There is nothing wrong with breastfeeding in public. it can be done discreetly and it is beautiful.

I was unable to breastfeed but support all mothers that can and do. If we continue to talk about this, we will continue to see change. I have sat and continue to sit with many mums who do breastfeed. It’s as normal to me as sitting there having a coffee with a mum.

So ridiculous. Milk is best. Feed your baby when- and where ever they need.

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  • • mom93821 replied
    • 29 Feb 2016 , 5:49 am

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  I agree – I never understand the upset and angst around breastfeeding. If people do not like it – simple – look away!

I never received any negative comments but I was always very discrete, usually with bub partially wrapped under a bunny rug. I actually had a few occasions when strangers came up whilst I was feeding and gave their admiration thinking bub was just asleep in my arms.

We lived in the UK when I breastfed my kids and I never really felt that someone made me feel uncomfortable and I did breastfeed in cafe’s, church and supermarkets. I breastfed my son until he was 4, but once he could walk we did it in the privacy of our bedroom at home.

I am still breast feeding my 13 month old and have thankfully only ever had positive experiences feeding in public. I do get a lot of people say wow you are still breastfeeding, and I find that a bit hard to reply to.

As a breastfeeding mother I don’t object to others breastfeeding their child, but I do object to those who don’t even try to be discreet. I am happy to breastfeed, but I don’t like showing other people my breast – that is what a lot of people object to I think.

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  • • mom133931 replied
    • 25 Sep 2016 , 10:10 pm

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  Nursing is a wonderful thing between a mother and a baby and if its done discreetly its a beautiful part of nuturing a future individual.

Well, broadly I agree, but I’ve got to admit that when I was really tired, feeding in a darkened room was a bit fabulous!

I was proud and very pleased that I was able to breastfeed my daughter for the first 9 months of her life. I would have gone on longer, but she decided to wean herself once she started walking. When she was in the first few months of life she would feed every couple hours (or less when she had a growth spurt) so I quickly got over worrying about breastfeeding in public. She was a slow feeder so it usually took upwards of 45 minutes to finish. I would have been a virtual shut in had I not just went about my routine and fed her as needed. I got a sling, which allowed me to be discreet, and support her with only one hand so I could use my other hand to eat, drink, push a trolley, whatever. She was practically attached to me for the first four months and I wouldn’t change a minute of it. Yes, I got strange looks, I ignored them. I once had one woman in a restaurant ask me if I wouldn’t rather do it in the toilet. I politely suggested that unless she thought it was acceptable that she eat her lunch in the toilet, then no, my daughter wasn’t eating in the toilet either. For the most part, I don’t think a lot of people even knew what I was doing, especially when I used the sling, because it really did just look like I was carrying her. Breastfeeding didn’t come easy for us. She had a bad latch and I had bleeding nipples for the first month or so, but I persevered and was so glad I did because as it got easier we went everywhere together.

I am a breastfeeding mum but for me breastfeeding in public is not something I would personally do. Nevertheless I respect a woman’s right to if she wishes and she shouldn’t be judged for doing so.

Personally I never liked breastfeeding in public. I breastfed my daughter for one year and one week, but I always tried to do it in quiet rooms, far from people. I never breastfed at one cafe’ or restaurant for example. I was planning my outings on the feedings. As soon as my daughter was fed, we went out. And we always tried to be back home in time for the next feeding.